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Walnuts have a high antioxidant activity.

Their antioxidant activity comes mainly from vitamin E, melatonin and polyphenols (a class of substances that act as antioxidants by neutralizing harmful free radicals, which increase the risk of inflammation and chronic diseases, such as cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases).

Walnuts contain omega-3 fatty acids, providing 2.5 gr. per 30 gr. serving, that is, per 6-7 walnuts. Just 6-7 walnuts per day exceed the daily recommended dose of 1.6 gr. for men, 1.1 gr. for women. Omega-3 fatty acids can reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as arrhythmia.

Walnuts oil reduces the formation of certain components (beta-amyloid), which form plaques in the brain associated with Alzheimer’s disease.

Consuming 10 walnuts a day can increase the beneficial bacteria in our intestinal flora, thus contributing to the reduction of inflammation and intestinal diseases. Also, together with their fiber and fat content, they help to treat constipation.

Consuming 12 walnuts a day can have benefits for sperm motility in young men.

6 walnuts a day have about 206 calories. Fats are 162 calories (18 gr.) and the rest are 20 calories from protein (5 gr.), 16 calories from carbohydrates (4 gr.) and 8 calories from 2 gr. of fibers.


Walnuts for athletes

Walnuts are a good source of magnesium, which can help athletes regulate the better functioning of muscles and nerves. We do not need to consume them in large doses because they have good fatty acids, but their fat content is high and this is not recommended for athletes.


Practical shooting and walnuts.

Walnuts, are a good choice to consume as a small snack between stages during a match, it is better to combine with almonds, because walnuts have a high percentage of fat that we do not need during a match. 3 walnuts together with almonds is a good choice.

Because of their fat, they will give us a small and fleeting feeling of fullness, they will curb hunger, which is what we need between the stages of a match.